ABOUT ME
Hello, I’m Sam Squire
As a counselor, my work is grounded in the belief that we all need someone to talk to. It is grounded in the belief that when we have a safe, judgement-free environment we can explore our thoughts, feelings and behaviours, which allows us to process emotions, heal trauma and become the most authentic version of ourselves.
My approach to counseling is grounded in values such as compassion, radical acceptance, trust, balance, mindfulness, play, fun and humour.
A little bit more about me and my journey…
I’m from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and I currently live in Vancouver, BC. When I graduated from high school I went straight into pre-pharmacy at the University of Winnipeg. After a couple of years, I realized I was more interested in learning about Eastern medicine than Western medicine. I took a break from university to complete my 200-hour yoga teacher training in Greece with Yoga Alliance International. Over the past decade, I have completed various yoga, Pilates, meditation and mindfulness trainings. Eventually, I returned to university to complete my post-secondary education, and in 2017 I graduated with a diploma in Public Relations and Communications Management. I have worked for large corporate companies, I have owned and operated multiple wellness-related businesses, and since graduating from counseling in 2022, I have decided to focus on my private practice and sharing therapeutic resources such as guided meditations and various courses.
I believe that with some support, tools and guidance we can work collaboratively together to help you heal, process & grow.
THE CREDENTIALS
RPC (Registered Professional Counsellor) / CPCA (Canadian Professional Counsellors Association)
Clinical counsellor – license #4421
Professional Counselor Diploma
Rhodes Wellness College, Vancouver, BC
Graduated May 2022 (2 years)
Certified in Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment
Completed ITATM ® Basic Training with ATTCH (Attachment and Trauma Treatment Centre for Healing), Ontario
Completed Part 1 - March 2022
Completed Part 2 - April 2022
Currently seeking supervision and working towards Part 3 to become a certified clinician in this modality of trauma therapy.
200-Hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training
The Lab of Meditation, Vancouver, BC
March 2020 - August 2020 (6 months)
Pilates Teacher Training
Physical Mind Institute + A La Ligne
October 2019 - November 2019 (2 months)
Yoga Nidra Meditation Teacher Training
September 2018 - October 2018 (7 days)
Yin Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Public, Winnipeg, MB
June 2016 - July 2016 (2 months)
200-Hour Transformational Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Alliance International
September 2013 - November 2013
Red River College
Diploma - Public Relations + Communications Management
August 2015 - May 2017